A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3398675 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3400057 epoch_slot_no: 8857 block_no: 3398516 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2406 time: 2019-11-19 22:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xebe428a145ded6de0fffc0fd4a4f66ad60affb9ec8dc52355f7160571c4afaa7Block Operator
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